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<h1 align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Crate Training Your Puppy</font></h1>
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<p class=MsoBodyText><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> <b> </b></span><b>Crate training is probably
one of the single most important things you will ever do for your puppy.
In the wild, animals have their packs and live in a den. Their den is
their place of safety and comfort. It is where they go to feel safe,
to sleep, or just relax. This is the idea you should keep in mind when
introducing your puppy to his crate. It should be his safety net. He
should feel cozy and happy i</b>n it. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>Your puppy’s first crate should only be large enough for him to be
comfortable in. If it is too large he will end up using part of it for
his potty area. If you have a large breed dog, you will have to have
more than one crate. You might want to borrow one at first or pick one
up second hand somewhere. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>If it is at all possible, you should
keep his crate close to you at night when you first bring him home.
He will feel much more secure having someone around. Remember he has
just lost his family and is feeling pretty unsure about the world at
this point. After a few nights, he will be ready to move out to the
living area. Keep his crate back in a quiet spot like a corner so he
can go there to sleep. The door should be kept open as much of the time
as possible, but <i>only</i> if you can supervise him to avoid any accidents.
He should feel free to go in his crate and know he can be safe there
without it always being a cage. All of my puppies love their crate and
want to go in it to sleep even after they are grown. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Mornings begin very early for puppies,
so be prepared to set your alarm if you aren’t an early riser. Your
puppy is a baby and can’t hold his bladder any better than a human baby
can.<span
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Every puppy develops the ability to hold it
at different times, but around three months is the very soonest you
should expect him to be able to. It isn’t that he doesn’t want to or
doesn’t know better, it is because he is physically unable to hold it;
just the same as a real baby cannot be potty-trained until he or she
is old enough. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>As soon as your puppy stirs in the morning,
he is ready to go. Put his lead on him and carry him outside. If you
are going to paper train at first, take him to his paper. Stay with
him until he goes. It is VERY important to stay with him because you
must praise him when he goes. You must praise him EVERY time he goes
potty in a right place until he is trained. NEVER EVER hit him or stick
his nose in it when he makes a mistake, just bring him over, point to
it and tell him No Potty! He wants to please you. All puppies want to
please if they are treated kindly. A praise and pat on the head will
get him going outside as soon as he can hold it.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>When you come back inside he will be
ready for breakfast. Feed him in his crate. Put the food in the crate
first to entice hin to enter on his own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>It is important to get him to go in the crate on his own. He
will be ready to go potty again almost as soon as he finishes breakfast.
Go through the same routine as before. I cannot stress enough how important
it is to realize he is a baby and can not be expected to be housebroken
before three to four months of age, but you must still praise him every
time he goes where he should. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>After he does his job this time he will
be ready for playtime. Leave his crate door open and watch him closely
until he shows signs of tiring. Be sure to carry him to potty before
he goes down for his morning nap. (I think by now you are getting the
idea you have a new baby in the house with all the chores and time required
by a new baby.) As he will be teething, make sure he has a safe chew
toy in his crate at all times. He should also have some sort of little
bed. It can be just an old towel. Check with your vet for a list of
safe chew toys for your breed of dog. (NO BONES EVER!)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Repeat the same ritual for feeding at
luch and dinner. Be sure to give him enough time to go after meals as
<i>puppies will go after every meal</i>. It can be five minutes or thirty,
but usually five to fifteen is normal. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>In the evening when the family is home
is a busy time and the puppy must be watched closely. His crate door
should be open so he can go in there if things are a littlte too boisterous
for him. Remember that IT IS HIS HOME AND HIS SAFE HAVEN TO GET AWAY
TO HIMSELF. When he goes to his crate to sleep it is important to leave
him alone as this will encourage him to go there. If he finds himself
being pulled out to play when he has gone there to sleep, he will look
for another place to hide.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>By leaving the door open most of the
day, you will find he doesn’t mind so much when you close it for the
night. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>If you have to go out during the day
he should be left in a confined area like the kitchen or laundry room.
Put papers down for him to potty on and put his crate in there with
his chew toys. Leave the door to the crate open. A baby gate is great
for the doorway. A baby gate helps his fear and lonliness. It is a horrible
feeling to be shut up when you are alone and afraid. Some soft music
or the TV on will help soothe him whilst you are away.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'>I
hope these tips help you with crate training. If you feel you need more
information please visit my pageof LINKS to other sites. Happy Crate
Training! <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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